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jason K at 9:43am 01.06.25
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We are on a Hunter 410 with a FP 6kw generator on board. We cranked it over and started right up.
lehighsail at 8:55am 01.06.25
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Found this aboard while preparing for winter. Can anyone identify what it is or what it's used for?
klynch at 8:49am 01.06.25
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My husband and I purchase a 2008 Beneteau 343 last year and I have been looking for a ceiling panel
jssailem at 8:31am 01.06.25
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It has been an interesting winter so far. This week will be almost balmy, with temperatures reaching
jssailem at 8:27am 01.06.25
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Here we are, the holidays are a memory. Some will be going back to work. We feel the chill. The Nati
JamesG161 at 6:19am 01.06.25
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True King of England January 6, 1017: Lyfing, the wise archbishop of Canterbury, crowns Cnut the Gr
NYSail at 5:46am 01.06.25
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john6206 at 7:16am 01.05.25
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Short exposition: I've been sailing close to 30 years, almost exclusively on trailer sailers in bays
Rxwoman at 3:37pm 01.04.25
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Hi all. I am thinking about hauling a Hunter 22 cross country. The boat looks good, it's the right p
jssailem at 8:33am 01.04.25
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Over the past year, many questions about Masts and Rigging have been asked. By rigging, I mean both
DannyS at 7:16am 01.04.25
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I'm starting my research for a complete electronics upgrade and I'm wondering how many of you have a
mpearce at 4:57pm 01.03.25
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Hi All, The latch on my companionway stairs/engine cover has eaten away the floor wood and now the e
BAD ORCA at 8:33am 01.03.25
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During recent haul out, when the rig was reinstalled, the opening of the furling drum got rotated 18
JeffSwans at 7:35am 01.03.25
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Hi all Trying to figure out how to attach a whisker pole on a Beneteau 381 with an in mast furling m
yelkenli at 7:14am 01.03.25
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We had a debate on the need to have a heater in the boat to keep the engine from freezing. This is
markymac1961 at 3:15pm 01.02.25
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Hi Folks, Recently purchased down here in Aus a 1999 Hunter 340 (which having owned for only 3 weeks
HunterMarine280 at 1:09pm 01.02.25
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Anyone know where I can get the Cock pit plastic fitting for the swing keel pendant line ? I am ref
Tedd at 1:04pm 01.02.25
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Horn cleats are rare on BC docks. Generally, we just have a raised toe rail along the edge of the do
KyleH at 9:18am 01.02.25
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Wondering if the dish rack I've seen in a few 33's came with the boat from the factory? Probably a l
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Db421 at 9:12am 01.02.25
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I've been looking for these small vent line caps for a while, but not sure where to look. I've trie

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Survey before insurance will renew?
surfstud31 at 8:14am 07.12.25
I think it helps to remember that no insurance company has a policy handbook section titled "Things
Troubleshooting mainsail trim
shemandr at 8:09am 07.12.25
So, I wonder if it would be better to sail with the foot rope in or out of the groove? I think your
Troubleshooting mainsail trim
Joe at 7:41am 07.12.25
Yes, it does. The old sail had a foot rope. The presence of the slug just confused me, but the ex
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached]
jaysweet at 5:45am 07.12.25
I didn't get through all of the posts, but one obvious thing to do if you're wondering where the wat
ABYC Summer School Videos
shemandr at 4:57am 07.12.25
Thanks for posting!
Hunter 410 Windlass Replacement
Windpilot at 9:28pm 07.11.25
Just throwing this out there, have you tried resetting the main breaker directly under your nav tabl
Is my new keel winch broken   (3)
newsailor72 at 9:19pm 07.11.25
Works perfect. One down, 999 more to go:beer: Question, how do I know if my cable clamps are tight
Is my new keel winch broken
Benny17441 at 5:30pm 07.11.25
Attached cable, wound it a few around pulled cable as hard as I could, got it free up. Wtf. Made me
Emergency Tiller Configuration: Hunter 376
duck21 at 3:04pm 07.11.25
Thank you for the pics and reference points. It makes sense to move things (both to open up the til
Troubleshooting mainsail trim
piratesnail at 1:28pm 07.11.25
Yes, it does. The old sail had a foot rope. The presence of the slug just confused me, but the exp
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
FasterHorses at 12:58pm 07.11.25
I must commend you on your hard work and dedication to accomplishing this task!!!! I have hired a fi
Found a 2003 C310
JRT at 12:54pm 07.11.25
It is official, RoseLeigh has a new owner and family to make memories with:( It wasn't an easy dec
Is my new keel winch broken
newsailor72 at 12:54pm 07.11.25
pulling winch, yeah? If it were a light load, I think I can get by with a cheap HF trailer winch,
Beneteau 323 Battery Question
Stu Jackson at 11:41am 07.11.25
you may need to check your wiring to see when the batteries are isolated vs parallel. David's righ
Help identify this track stop please
dLj at 11:05am 07.11.25
Are you able to get it off? I don't recognize the manufacturer but being from a 1975 boat I would n
Beneteau 323 Battery Question
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:05am 07.11.25
I'll try the quick test with turning on and off switch #1 and #2 to see if the start and house bank

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